Therapist in New York, New York,
Shannon Jarrett, LMHC, CASAC-T

Shannon Jarrett is a graduate from Adelphi University where she received a master’s degree in mental health counseling. During this time, she specialized in substance use counseling while also working with adolescents along the autism spectrum. Shannon has experience working in a variety of settings such as outpatient clinics, college universities, and residential facilities. Shannon has been able to treat clients from various socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Shannon has treated clients with depression, anxiety, difficulty adjusting to life changes, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Shannon is trained in modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered treatment approaches. She utilizes mindfulness techniques and harm reduction during sessions as needed. It is important to Shannon to develop a supportive environment, so clients feel safe discussing life stressors and work through trauma. Shannon assists clients in developing cognitive and emotional skills to reduce symptoms of mental illness and cope with various life challenges. Her mission is to help clients improve their quality of life, learn life-long coping skills, develop healthy relationships, and enhance interactions with others. Lastly, Shannon encourages clients to set attainable goals and set the pace for their treatment as therapy should be collaborative.